The SBI at its thirty-third session (COP 16) requested the LEG to develop a two-year rolling
programme of work for consideration by the SBI at its first sessional meeting of each year, and to
report on its work to the SBI at each of its session. The table below presents the detailed
activities of the work programme of the LEG for the first two years of its mandate, 2011-2012.

The pdf version of the detailed LEG work programme is available here (145 kB)

Objective

Expected Result

Activity

Product/Output/ Activity Type

Timing

Objective 1. Support implementation of NAPAs

Expected result 1: Advice and technical support on the implementation of NAPAs is provided

Develop a technical paper on options that could be used by LDC Parties to access
additional resources under the LDCF for NAPA implementation as more resources become
available, including options for scaling up NAPA activities

Tech Paper

Year 1

Prepare an information paper on a programmatic approach for implementing NAPAs, in
collaboration with the GEF and its agencies

Guidelines

Year 1

Communicate complementary key information to LDCs, through regular notes, in response to key
concerns (such as on issues of accessing of funds, co-financing, adaptation-additionality,
elaboration of log frames for common project activities), in cooperation with the GEF and
agencies

Outreach Product

Years 1–5

Conduct regional workshops to facilitate application of new approaches such as the programmatic
approach in the implementation of NAPAs and integration of gender concerns in NAPA
implementation, address key issues related to implementation of NAPAs, and revision and update
of NAPAs, and to serve as a means for exchanging best practices and lessons at the regional
level

Training Workshop

Years 1–2

Continue to invite the GEF and its agencies and relevant organizations and experts to LEG
meetings and workshops to facilitate support to LDCs

Process

Years 1–5

Expected result 2: Implementation of NAPAs is sucessfully monitored

Continue dialogue with LDC NAPA teams (and other relevant stakeholders) on the NAPA and use
results to further inform LEG support

Dialogue: Survey & Interviews

Years 1–5

Compile and analyze information on implementation of NAPAs to profile and track status of
implementation for each LDC in cooperation with the GEF & Agencies and other relevant
actors

Compilation, Monitoring & Analysis

Years 1–5

Assess and analyze the NAPA implementation process to identify measures of success and
benchmarks for key steps and expected outcomes

Compilation, Monitoring & Analysis

Years 1–5

Expected result 3: LDCs are supported in developping methods to monitor the impact and
effectiveness of efforts to address their vulnerability

Develop an approach for monitoring the effectiveness of adaptation efforts in LDCs to reduce
vulnerability to climate change

Tech Paper

Years 2–3

Objective 2: Provide technical advice and guidance on identification of medium and
long-term adaptation activities in LDCs, and their integration into development
planning

Compile information on approaches and steps used by different countries in designing medium to
long-term adaptation plans (including those based on the NAPA process) and identify how these
can inform medium and long-term adaptation planning and implementation for LDCs, using a case
study approach

Compilation, Monitoring & Analysis

Years 1–2

Identify and communicate experiences, best practices and lessons learned from the development
and implementation of national adaptation plans (based on above) via a BP and LL platform under
the LDC Portal

Information Sharing Platform

Years 1–2

Prepare a technical paper, by LEG 20, on how medium- and long-term adaptation activities can be
implemented in LDCs, taking into account processes of integrating adaptation into national
development planning, including sector-wide and programmatic approaches

Tech Paper

Year 1

Conduct regional training and workshops to share information and develop human resources in
support of medium- and long-term adaptation activities, in close collaboration with relevant
agencies and regional centres

Training Workshop

Years 1–2

Objective 3: Support and provide guidance on integration of gender and other
considerations regarding vulnerable communities within LDCs

Expected result: Access to practical guidance on addressing gender and other considerations of
vulnerability in implementing the LDC WP has improved

Develop a technical paper, based on existing material and case studies, on how to integrate
gender and considerations regarding vulnerable communities in the design and implementation of
activities under the LDC WP

Tech Paper

Years 1–2

Analyse common vulnerabilities and practical solutions based on the NAPAs and other relevant
sources to enrich dissemination of knowledge, best practices and lessons learned in addressing
vulnerability and adaptation at different scales

Compilation, Monitoring & Analysis

Years 1–2

Objective 4: Support the implementation of the LDC WP

Expected result 1: LDCs are supported in establishing or strengthening national institutional
arrangements

Prepare an options paper on how national climate change secretariats can be established and
supported in LDCs according to existing mandates for support under the LDCF (jointly with GEF
& agencies)

Tech Paper

Year 2

Expected result 2: Information sharing on development and transfer of adaptation
technologies enhanced in LDCs

Prepare a technical paper on the role and application of technology in the implementation of
NAPAs in LDCs

Tech Paper

Years 1–2

Expected result 3: Capacity of LDCs to collect, analyze, interpret and disseminate weather and
climate date to support implementation of NAPAs is strengthened

Explore modalities for NAPA adaptation projects to support national data collection and
analysis, in conjunction with dialogue with the GEF and agencies and with NAPA teams

Process

Years 1–2

Expected result 4: Enhance regional synergy and synergy with other programmes in support of
implementation of the LDC WP

Promote the exchange of information and experiences on how to achieve synergy at the
regional level

Outreach Product

Years 1–2

Revise the LEG technical paper on promotion of regional synergy in the implementation of NAPAs
and include consideration of other elements of the LDC WP

Tech Paper

Years 1–2

Expected result 5: Relevant organizations, in particular regional centres, are mobilized for
the benefit of LDC WP implementation and capacity development

Use the LDC Portal as a platform for mobilizing and engaging a wide range of organizations and
institutions in supporting the implementation of the LDC and LEG work programmes

Network Development

Years 1–5

Objective 5: Provide support to LDC Parties in the preparation, revision and update of
NAPAs

Expected result 1: LDCs yet to submit a NAPA are supported in preparing their NAPA, and are
able to quickly embark on implementation, building upon experience and lessons learned by other
LDCS

Closely monitor the preparation process of those LDCs yet to submit a NAPA and provide,
directly, immediate advice on emerging issues as required, in collaboration with the GEF and
agencies

Direct Tech Support

Years 1–2

For those without a NAPA and an initial national communication, work with the CGE to conduct a
special case study on how the two can be developed in a coordinated manner

Case Study

Years 1–2

Expected result 2: LDCs are assisted in the update and revision of their NAPAs

Identify best practices, develop updated guidelines for the preparation, revision and update of
NAPAs accordingly, also considering the need for sector specific approaches and taking into
account issues of medium and long-term adaptation

Guidelines

Years 1–2

Respond to individual requests for support in the preparation, revision and update of NAPAs,
including through provision of comments and feedback on draft NAPAs and draft revised and
updated NAPAs

Direct Tech Support

Years 1–5

Develop updated guidelines for the preparation, revision and update of NAPAs, taking into
account identified best practices and lessons learned, and the possible application of
sector-specific and programmatic approaches, and issues of medium-and long-term adaptation

Technical paper

Year
1-2

Objective 6: Outreach on the NAPA and on the work of the LEG ( including knowledge
capture, management and dissemination)

Expected result: Outputs from the work of the LEG are widely and effectively captured and
disseminated to LDCs and others

Share experiences, best practices and lessons learned from the LDC WP to the UN LDC IV
Conference in May 2011

Outreach Product

Year 1

Enhance the LDC Portal to serve as the main knowledge base for information on the work of the
LEG and the NAPA projects and their implementation

Information Sharing Platform

Years 1–5

Develop a training and outreach package for use at the national level for local trainers to use
in training all stakeholders involved in the NAPA process, focusing on NAPA implementation and
revision/ update of NAPAs

Outreach Product

Years 1–2

Conduct/support side events at SB/COP sessions and other relevant forums to promote exchange of
information with Parties on matters relating to LDCs

Outreach Product

Years 1–5

Objective 7: Support of coherence and synergy of adaptation related efforts under the
Convention

Expected result: Work of the LEG is enhanced through cooperation with the CGE and other bodies
under the Convention

Exchange work programmes and information to encourage identification of synergy between the
work of the two groups including on efforts to collect data from LDC Parties

Network Development

Years 1–5

Develop linkages with, and outreach to other bodies and programmes on the LDC work programme to
improve understanding and avoid policies and procedures that unfairly disadvantage access by
LDCs to other forms of support (such as the Adaptation Fund, Adaptation Committee and the TEC)
for the implementation of the LDC work programme

Network Development

Years 1–5

Invite CGE to collaborate in case studies on joint preparation of adaptation plans in
LDCs that have yet to prepare their initial national communications, to promote synergy and
scaling up, and efficiency in addressing planning needs under various activities under the
Convention

Case Study

Years 1–2

Work Programme of the LEG (2012 and 2013)

The work programme of the LEG for 2012 and 2013 is contained in document FCCC/SBI/2012/7.
The detailed version is available here.

Work Programme of the LEG under its previous mandate
(2008-2010)

The completed work programme of the LEG for 2008-2010 is contained in document FCCC/SBI/2008/6. The
key priority activities of this completed work programme is available here.